<chemical> A class of alkaloids from the genus of apocyanaceous woody herbs including periwinkles. They are some of the most useful antineoplastic agent. ... Pharmacological action: antineoplastic agent, phytogenic, vasodilator agents. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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(vin´kah) a group of cytotoxic alkaloids extracted from the Madagascar periwinkle (Catharanthus roseus G. Don or Vinca rosea L.) and used as antineoplastic agents; they are cell cycle specific and disrupt the formation of spindles in cell mitosis. The group includes vinblastine, vincristine, vindesine, and vinorelbine tartrat...
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See vinblastine and vincristine.
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. alkaloids such as vincristine and vinblastine (antitumor agents) extracted from the periwinkle plant. Synonyms: Catharanthus alkaloids
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